“If all goes well, we should have two-way commuting back on I95 as early as Monday morning, which is heroic work.” – Governor Ned Lamont Continue Reading →
I95 Closes in Norwalk after Crash and Fuel Tanker Fire
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Talking Transportation: Why We Love to Hate I-95
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“Did you know that one of the most expensive McDonald’s in the US is at the northbound service area in Darien where a Big Mac combo meal costs big bucks… $18?” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, I-95, Jim Cameron, Talking Transportation
TALKING TRANSPORTATION: Why Keep Paying Millions to Consultants to Study Traffic on I-95?
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“The latest example of wasting money: a $7 million, three-year traffic study on I-95, the fifth such study in 20 years.” – Jim Cameron Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, I-95, Jim Cameron, traffic congestion
Improvements to Dangerous Delavan Ave Intersection Considered by Selectmen
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DPW deputy commissioner Jim Michel said project would include new high-visibility crosswalks, crosswalks shortened by about 50%, and Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, bumpouts, Chestnut Street, crosswalk, Delavan Avenue, I-95, New Lebanon School, pedestrian safety
State $205 Million Project to Rehab I-95 from Exit 2 to 6 is Withdrawn by Governor Lamont
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“We were able to show the State that there was a need for a more comprehensive plan to mitigate the noise generated by highway traffic, which has a negative impact on our residents and environment.” – Greenwich First Selectman Fred Camillo Continue Reading →
Filed under: News, BNA, Connecticut Dept of Transportation, Fred Camillo, I-95, I95 Noise, Joseph Giulietti, Ned Lamont
Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise to Host Info Session
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Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise, a newly formed bi-partisan group, is holding a public forum on Tuesday, Oct 19 at the Eastern Greenwich Civic Center, where they will share the results of a certified Noise Study. Doors open at 6:30pm and the program starts promptly at 7:00pm. The Eastern Greenwich Civic Center is located at 90 Harding Road in Old Greenwich. The group is comprised of concerned residents from Byram, Cos Cob, Riverside, and Old Greenwich who have come together to actively engage with Town and State officials on the topic noise issues associated with Connecticut’s highways. They want to engage Connecticut’s Dept of Transportation to use noise remediation whenever it undertakes significant highway rehabilitation projects. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Health, Transportation, air pollution, I-95, noise pollution, sound barriers, Stop95noise.org
OPEN LETTER TO NED LAMONT: from Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise
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Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise are launching an awareness campaign of the Connecticut Dept of Transportation’s Project to upgrade I-95. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Opinion, Connecticut Dept of Transportation, Greg Piccininno, I-95, Neighborhood Citizens Against I-95 Noise
As Port Chester Super-Sizes, Traffic Safety Issues Come to a Head in Byram
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Byram residents say traffic and dangerous driving threaten their neighborhood safety and quality of life.
Across the river in Port Chester, where Main Street is being redeveloped with multi-story buildings, residents will funnel through Byram to reach I-95 exit 2. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Byram Neighborhood Association, Delavan Ave, I-95, Mill Street, New Lebanon School, Port Chester
Four Month Bruce Park Bridge Detour to I95 Starts Monday
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Work on a new bridge/causeway in Bruce Park will result in a detour to I-95 for four months beginning May 1, 2021. Continue Reading →
Filed under: Government, Transportation, Bruce Park, Cos Cob, detour, DPW, Eversource, Fred Camillo
Greenwich Tree Conservancy Urges DOT to Work with Town on Tree Removal and Re-Planting Plan
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“Greenwich is the Gateway to Connecticut. CTDOT has a responsibility to do no further harm, to mitigate the damage that has been done, and to work with the Town of Greenwich and other community stakeholders.” – JoAnn Messina and Francia Alvarez Continue Reading →